SECTION 08 4331

BULLET-RESISTANT ALUMINUM STOREFRONTS

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This master specification section has been prepared by ARMORTEX for use in the preparation of a project specification section covering 44/250, 44/450, and 44/600 bullet-resistant aluminum storefront assemblies. These ARMORTEX storefront assemblies are available in Ballistic Level 3.

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PART 1GENERAL

1.1SUMMARY

Edit the following paragraphs to include only those items specified in this section.

  1. Section Includes:
  2. Bullet-resistant aluminum storefront assemblies.

Coordinate the following paragraphs with other sections in the project manual.

  1. Related Sections:
  2. Division 01: Administrative, procedural, and temporary work requirements.

1.2REFERENCES

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  1. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) (
  2. 611 - Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum.
  3. 2605 - Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels.
  1. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ( 7 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.
  1. American Welding Society (AWS) ( D1.2/D1.2M - Structural Welding Code - Aluminum.
  1. ASTM International (ASTM) (
  2. B221 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes.
  3. C509 - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Cellular Preformed Gasket and Sealing Material.
  4. C864 - Standard Specification for Dense Elastomeric Compression Seal Gaskets, Setting Blocks, and Spacers.
  5. E283 - Standard Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors.
  6. E330 - Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors under the Influence of Wind Loads.
  7. E331 - Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Differential.
  1. Underwriters Laboratories (UL)( 752 - Bullet Resisting Equipment.

1.3SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Include the following for exterior systems. Edit to suit project requirements.

  1. Design Requirements: Design [exterior] systems to withstand:
  2. Design wind pressure in accordance with [ASCE 7,] [Building Code,] [____,] with maximum allowable deflection of L/175, tested in accordance with ASTM E330.
  3. Movement caused by an ambient temperature range of 120 degrees F and a surface temperature range of 160 degrees F.

Include the following for exterior systems.

  1. Performance Requirements:
  2. Air infiltration: Maximum 0.06 CFM per square foot of fixed area at static pressure differential of 6.24 PSF tested to ASTM E283.
  3. Water infiltration: No uncontrolled water leakage, tested to ASTM E331 at minimum test pressure of 8.0 PSF.
  4. Uniform structural loading: No glass breakage or permanent damage to fasteners or system components, tested to ASTM E330 at 1.5 times design pressure.

1.4SUBMITTALS

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Include the following for submission of shop drawings, product data, and samples for the Architect's review.

  1. Submittals for Review:
  2. Shop Drawings: Include frame profiles and sizes, type and spacing of frame anchors, reinforcement size and locations, details of joints and connections, and welding details.
  3. Product Data: Include product description for storefront assemblies including bullet-resistant rating.

Include the following is a fluoropolymer finish is desired. Edit to suit project requirements.

  1. Samples: [2 x 2] [__ x __] inch coating samples [showing available colors.] [in specified color.]

Include the following for submission of sustainable design submittals.

  1. Sustainable Design Submittals:
  2. Recycled Content: Certify percentages of post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content.
  3. Regional Materials: Indicate cost of products harvested, extracted, recovered, or manufactured within 500 mile radius of Project site.

Include the following for submission of closeout submittals on cleaning of glazing materials.

  1. Closeout Submittals:
  2. Maintenance Data: Include instructions for cleaning of glazed panels.

1.5QUALITY ASSURANCE

  1. Storefront Assemblies: Defeat ballistic assaults from .44 magnum hand gun, Ballistic Level 3, tested to UL 752.

1.6DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

  1. Do not cover with non vented coverings that create excessive humidity.
  1. Remove wet coverings immediately.

PART 2PRODUCTS

2.1MANUFACTURERS

Edit the following to suit project requirements.

  1. Contract Documents are based on Model [44/250] [44/450] [44/600] by ARMORTEX, 5926 Corridor Parkway, Schertz, Texas, 800-880-8306,

Edit the following to indicate whether or not substitutions will be permitted for the products in this section.

  1. Substitutions: [Under provisions of Division 01.] [Not permitted.]

2.2MATERIALS

  1. Aluminum Extrusions:
  2. ASTM B221, 6061-T6 alloy and temper; minimum 38.0 KSI ultimate tensile strength and minimum 35.0 KSI yield strength.

Insert percent of recycled content for steel in the following paragraph; contact ARMORTEX to verify current recycled content availability.

  1. Recycled content: Minimum [__] percent, with minimum [__] percent classified as post consumer.

2.3ACCESSORIES

  1. Internal Fasteners: Type 18-8 stainless steel.
  1. Interior Glazing Gaskets: ASTM C509, Type II, Option 1 and ASTM C864; closed cellular neoprene, 40 to 50 Shore A durometer.
  1. Exterior Glazing Gaskets: ASTM C864; solid neoprene, 65 to 75 Shore A durometer.
  1. Glazing: Accept 3/4 to 1-3/8 inch thick glazing materials.

2.4FABRICATION

Edit the following to suit project requirements. Select the first option for Model 44/250, the second option for Model 44/450, and the third option for Model 44/600.

  1. Fabricate frames from extruded aluminum with [1-1/2 inch face width x 2-1/2 inch depth.] [2-1/2 inch face width x 4-1/2 inch depth.] [2-1/2 inch face width x 6 inch depth.]
  1. Fabricate with tight joints and connections providing hairline joints and true alignment of adjacent members.
  1. Glazing not removable from threat side of assembly.
  1. Welding: In accordance with AWS D1.2/D1.2M. Grind exposed welds flush and smooth.

2.5FINISHES

Include the following for a standard anodized finish; edit to suit project requirements.

  1. Aluminum: AAMA 611, Architectural Class I anodized, [clear.] [dark bronze.]

**** OR ****

Include the following for an optional fluoropolymer finish; edit to suit project requirements.

  1. Aluminum: AAMA 2605, fluoropolymer coating containing minimum 70 percent PVDF resins, [____] color [to be selected from manufacturer's full color range].

PART 3EXECUTION

3.1INSTALLATION

  1. Install door and frame assemblies in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and approved Shop Drawings.
  1. Set plumb, square, and level.
  1. Secure to adjacent construction using fastener type best suited to application.
  1. Field alterations to door and frame assemblies other than drilling and tapping for surface-mounted hardware not permitted unless approved in advance by manufacturer and Architect.

3.2ADJUSTING

  1. Touch up minor scratches and abrasions to match factory finish.

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